Literature Festival at Sea

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Queen Mary 2
New York to Southampton
8 - 15 December 2025

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Cruise on board Queen Mary 2 from New York to Southampton for 7 nights.

Find yourself in literary heaven, surrounded by journalists, historians, authors such as Richard Coles, and fellow book lovers, on this seven night sailing dedicated to the power of the pen. Curated by the programming team of The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, this unique voyage celebrates the written word in its many forms.

Cruise Itinerary

New York 08-12-2025

Southampton 15-12-2025

New York Embark: 8 December 2025

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods like Greenwich Village and the Upper West Side and the legendary Central Park. Explore some of the world's great museums. Some come just for the shopping: there’s Bloomingdale’s on Lex, Tiffany’s on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison.

Southampton Disembark: 15 December 2025

Southampton, the UK’s top cruise port, is a vibrant waterfront city blending rich maritime heritage with modern charm. Discover the Titanic legacy at the Sea City Museum, explore the Cultural Quarter, or stroll through the medieval Old Town. Beyond the city, explore the beauty of The New Forest, Stonehenge, and the Isle of Wight. With a thriving craft beer and food scene, Southampton offers endless delights to explore!

Queen Mary 2Cunard

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It's not for nothing that she's the most famous ocean liner in the world. Her sheer scale and elegance see to that. Within her graceful lines are fifteen restaurants and bars, five swimming pools, a full-size theatre, a casino, a Spa, a 3D cinema, a planetarium and the largest dance floor at sea! Since her launch in 2004, Queen Mary 2 has been creating a stir wherever she arrives. Her scale and elegance see to that and the array of space on board will add to the excitement of your cruise.

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